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Saturday marks the end of the 2013 Legislative Session in New York State and Governor Cuomo says the work continues to transform New York and show that government can confront – and solve – the state’s toughest problems. In his first year as Governor, the state closed a $10 billion budget deficit, established a property…

The 2013 Legislative Session ends in Albany over the weekend and the Adirondack Council says they were pleased that it included partial restoration of the Environmental Protection Fund At the close of the session, the Legislature approved the Governor’s Adirondack Park Agency appointments; two proposed Constitutional Amendments that would add to the Adirondack Park’s public…

Brian Latella will start July 1st as Principal of the Lake Placid Elementary School. Lindsey Keyser is also appointed by the school board as a Special Education teacher beginning September 1st. Superintendent Roger Catania says he knows the selection committee was pleased to make the recommendations.

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Saranac Lake Superintendent Jerald Goldman is retiring and will make room for Bloomingdale Principle Diane Fox on July 1st. At their regular board meeting, President Deb Lennon presented him with a placque and a resolution of thanks for his commitment to the district.

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The 2013 legislative session is nearing its end in Albany, but Environmental Advocates of New York is holding out hope that several environmental measures will make it to the Senate floor for a vote. Deputy Director David Gahl said there is legislation concerning hydrofracturing, climate change and child safety ready for an “up or down”…

Saranac Lake Village Manager John Sweeney says “don’t be surprised if the high water and the risk of flooding continues for several more weeks.” The high water mark so far this year was 19 inches and occurred just last week. Sweeney says there’s a lot of water which is still up stream from Lake Flower..

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The New York State Senate passes a comprehensive legislative package that provides relief to people and communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The group of 22 bills will aid rebuilding efforts, and increases disaster preparedness while providing needed financial assistance to homeowners, businesses, local governments, school districts, and others still recovering from the storm

The Lake Placid Middle School Celebrates tonight with an evening of recognition following three years of hard work for the Class of 2017.. Middle School Students will be recognized for their achievement and accomplishments. Monday evening, The Lake Placid Central School Class of 2013 were honored at the Senior Project, Art & Technology, and Scholarship…

The Board of Trustees of the Trudeau Institute has announced the election of its newest member, Julie A. North, a 1980 graduate of Saranac Lake Central High School. Ms. North is a partner in the litigation department of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York City. Her broad litigation practice encompasses general commercial, securities, and mergers and acquisitions litigation, among other areas.

Tupper Lake Residents will vote Tuesday (June 17th) for the second time on whether or not to approve the School Board’s Budget Proposal. Polls will be open from 12 Noon until 8pm at the Tupper Lake Middle / High School. Click here for Details of the Proposed Budget

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Visitors to the region spent $82 for every occupancy tax dollar spent on marketing in 2012, According to the latest leisure travel information study coordinated by The Lake Placid Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism.

Believe it or not, In July, It’s a question of Traffic Safety versus the Monarch Butterfly and in the Town of Harrietstown, Public Safety wins.. The Board heard a presentation on just those topics Thursday evening…

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For over a year, Plattsburgh City Council has held many discussions about keeping sidewalks clear of snow during the winter. Residents, the council, the mayor, the Building Inspector, and the DPW Supervisor have all weighed in concerning current local law, property owner responsibilities, and the operational constraints of dealing with complainants and the noncompliant. Numerous…

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Plattsburgh City Police and other law enforcement agencies in the region are continuing their search this morning for a man who robbed the Cornelia Street branch of the Glens Falls National Bank on Monday afternoon at about 2:30pm… . We spoke with dispatch earlier this morning and they say they plan to issue an update…

State Police Beat

On March 2, 2015, at approximately 9 p.m., State Police responded to a residence on Elm Avenue in the town of Willsboro for a report of a domestic incident involving a gun. Source: New York State Police – Troop B

On March 2, 2015, 21-year-old Richard D. LaPlant of Gouverneur, was arrested following a domestic dispute with a 23-year-old female at a residence on State Route 58 in Gouverneur. Source: New York State Police – Troop B

BLOGOSPHERE

It was February 22nd, 1980 when the underdog U.S. hockey team led by Coach Herb Brooks Played their own game and beat the Soviet Union 4-3 in what became known as the “Miracle on Ice.” On Saturday Night, the 19 surviving members of the U.S. gold medal hockey team relived the experience in Lake Placid…. …

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Governor Cuomo’s proposed budget, According to the Adirondack Council, is good news for the Adirondack Park.. And while the Governor didn’t focus as much in his speech on new environmental legislation and funding… He did include Pro-Adirondack funding among the items in his legislative agenda… Today on the K&J Show, our guest is Willie Janeway.. …

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